AJS914 wrote:I really like Sole brand. They are heat mouldable:
https://secure.yoursole.com/us/mens/foo ... tive-thin/
Seconded. Can mould to your foot/shoe and are very low volume. Went from specialized to these.
Moderators: robbosmans, Moderator Team
AJS914 wrote:I really like Sole brand. They are heat mouldable:
https://secure.yoursole.com/us/mens/foo ... tive-thin/
jeffy wrote:steve hogg also recommends G8 Performance 2620 Shoe Insoles.
after my issue was not solved with BG insoles i got these and they are great. very thin and the insert make them VERY customisable.
C36 wrote:When I see the price of some of those soles and the erratic level of customisation I could recommend more to get custom soles (same price!) by a specialist. I used some 10 years ago when I raced and even if I don't have the pressure mapping I still remember very well the difference (mapping done pedalling...). For French speakers or google translate fans there is a great article on Matosvelo.
TheKaiser wrote:I am a bit leery of custom soles, particularly ones that are not made by someone who is experienced in working with cyclists. For instance, a custom insole/orthotic, made for running is likely not going to be made with the same design goals as for cycling. Even if it is claimed to be cycling specific, there is a lot of "art" and interpretation in the design of these things, and so the cycling specific product you get from one provider may be greatly different from the one that you get from another provider, so the simple fact that the manufacturer says is is for cycling does not ensure any level of consistency in their effectiveness.
The idea of custom insoles is great, and if you just want relief from point pressure on a certain portion of the foot then a heat molded one may be able to achieve that. But, if you are looking to correct for some biomechanical problem, unfortunately, it seems that trial and error with insoles that have many different inserts is the best way to achieve that currently. With something like e-soles, G8, or Specialized offers, you can keep tweaking the arches, building up the metatarsal bump (I've found cork bar tape is quite good for this, and even adding 3rd party wedges to the forefoot/heel if needed. I have yet to see a custom molded insole that can achieve the right mix of that combination of elements consistently.
uraqt wrote:I'm a big fan of Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Sport.
They are as good as all the "bike insoles" and are cheaper... I think the one thing everyone forgets is that you should replace all the insoles after about 500 miles or so...None of the materials that the insoles are made of can last much longer than that...
C
uraqt wrote:I'm a big fan of Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Sport.
They are as good as all the "bike insoles" and are cheaper... I think the one thing everyone forgets is that you should replace all the insoles after about 500 miles or so...None of the materials that the insoles are made of can last much longer than that...
C
Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Sport